Jorge Rivera congratulated for spotting misplaced pin

[KSC-00PP-1558]

  • Photo Number: KSC-00PP-1558

  • Release Date: 11-Oct-2000

    • Description: Jorge Rivera (center) receives a plaque and congratulations for his observatory powers from Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach (right). A NASA external tank mechanical engineer, Rivera is the one who spotted the misplaced lock pin on Shuttle Discovery Oct. 10, shortly before the intended launch of mission STS-92, causing a scrub for safety reasons.

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